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Two efficient localization algorithms for multilateration

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 July 2009

Mauro Leonardi ,
Adolf Mathias  and
Gaspare Galati
Mauro Leonardi*
Affiliation:
Tor Vergata University, Via del Politecnico 1, 00131 Rome, Italy. Phone: +39 06 72597417; Fax: +39 06 72597532.
Adolf Mathias
Affiliation:
Deutsche Flugsicherung, Systemhaus, Am DFS-Campus 10, 63225 Langen, Germany. Phone: +49 6103 7074468; Fax: +49 6103 7072595
Gaspare Galati
Affiliation:
Tor Vergata University, Via del Politecnico 1, 00131 Rome, Italy. Phone: +39 06 72597417; Fax: +39 06 72597532.
*
Corresponding author: M. Leonardi Email: leonardi@disp.uniroma2.it
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Abstract

Two localization algorithms for multilateration systems are derived and analyzed. Instead of the classical time difference of arrival (TDOA), a direct use of the time of arrival (TOA) is made. The algorithms work for arbitrary spatial dimensions and overdetermined systems. These derivations are tested in a real-case implementation with simulated data (in particular, the multilateration (MLAT) system installed on the Malpensa Airport in Milan was considered for the MLAT simulation and its possible extension to wide area multilateration (WAM) system was considered for WAM trials). The results are also compared with the present-day algorithms performance, mostly based on TDOA.

Keywords

MLATWAMTDOATOA

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International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies , Volume 1 , Special Issue 3: Surveillance systems for air and airport traffic control , June 2009 , pp. 223 - 229
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the European Microwave Association 2009

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